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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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A fair wealth tax could raise almost half a billion pounds a year from richest families
New report reinforces case for stronger wealth taxes as a key building block of wider package of UK and Scottish fair tax reforms
NEWS 8 October 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Calls for child payment amount to triple
This week is Challenge Poverty Week
NEWS 7 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
“Reckless”: Conservatives slammed for promise to cut aid even further
Bond hit out at the proposal put forward by the official opposition at Westminster
NEWS 7 October 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Strengthening community cohesion in Scotland
Tesfu Gessesse calls for inclusive growth, fairness and solidarity
OPINION 6 October 2025 by Tesfu Gessesse
 
Charity launches first ever national fundraiser
Baby loss charity enlists public support
NEWS 6 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Legal profession backs charities as it celebrates success
Strong commitment to social good
NEWS 6 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
What does Whole Family Support really mean?
David Hilferty on putting government plans into practice
OPINION 6 October 2025 by David Hilferty
 
Scotland on course to miss child poverty reduction targets by ‘large margin’
Analysis from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows around one in four children remain in poverty. 
NEWS 6 October 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Future of UK international aid: MPs launch inquiry amidst 40% budget cut
The UK Government has shifted funding from aid to defence. 
NEWS 3 October 2025 by Niall Christie
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Why social enterprises and charities should care about tax justice  
Duncan Thorp: social enterprises, charities, cooperatives, community groups and other social economy organisations can and should benefit from fair tax reforms
OPINION 2 October 2025 by Duncan Thorp
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a look at how the sector is progressing in inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism - what more can be done to further these aims, featuring a wealth of expert opinion, advice and reflection.

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